Montgomery Community Media

Today is Friday, July 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Wheaton’s Town Plaza Dedication:  Montgomery County dedicates the plaza in downtown Wheaton to Marian Fryer, a longtime Wheaton resident and community activist. The ceremony takes place at 7 p.m. at the plaza and will be followed by a free […]

A Baltimore City resident was the big winner in the July 4 VaxCash Maryland Lottery drawing. The man was randomly selected from more than 3.2 million people to receive the $400,000 grand prize in Maryland’s $2 million lottery VaxCash Promotion. The promotion, announced by Governor Larry Hogan on May 20, was an effort by the […]

Montgomery County dedicates the Marian Fryer Town Plaza located in Downtown Wheaton Friday at 7 p.m. The dedication was originally scheduled for November 2020 but was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Tom Hucker, and Councilmember Nancy Navarro will lead the dedication ceremonies. The ceremonies will be followed by […]

“Savor Bethesda” Restaurant Week takes place from now through Sunday, July 18. Participating downtown Bethesda restaurants will offer specials and deals for $10, $20 or $35. All menu items are available for dine in and take-out. Take-out customers may also enjoy their meals at the Bethesda Streetery with locations on Norfolk, Cordell and Woodmont Avenues. […]

Today is Tuesday, July 6 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Libraries Reopen: The last seven Montgomery County Public Libraries reopen today. They are the Chevy Chase, Kensington Park, Maggie Nightingale, Noyes Library for the Young, Twinbrook, and Whiteoak branches. MCPL Director Anita Vassallo talks about this and other topics […]

Guide to 4th of July fireworks shows, festivals, and other celebrations in and around Montgomery County There are many reasons to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. Montgomery County leads the country in vaccinations, with more than 67% of residents fully vaccinated. This makes Montgomery County number one in the country for counties with […]

Here’s an overview of what’s open and what’s closed in Montgomery County this Independence Day weekend: County Offices – closed Libraries – closed Alcohol Beverage Services (ABC) Liquor and Wine stores – Retail stores will be open regular hours: Sunday, July 4, noon-5 p.m. (except Poolesville store, which is closed on Sundays); Monday, July 5, 10 a.m.-9 […]

Today is Friday, July 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Germantown Mass Vaccination Site: This is the last day this vaccination site will operate. The County is relocating the vaccination site to the Upcounty Regional Services Center beginning on July 6. 2. Food Assistance: Montgomery County has two food […]

Update at 5 p.m.:  All lanes of the outer loop of the Capital Beltway between Connecticut Avenue and Rockville Pike are open. The lanes were closed following an early morning tanker jackknifed and spilt hot liquid asphalt on the roadway. Update Montgomery Co: All lanes are now open at I-495 OL at exit 35. sf […]

The City of Rockville operates four cooling centers when the temperature hits 95-plus degrees, or when a code red air quality alert is issued for Montgomery County. The centers are located at the following facilities: Lincoln Park Community Center, 357 Frederick Ave. Thomas Farm Community Center, 700 Fallsgrove Drive. Twinbrook Community Recreation Center, 12920 Twinbrook […]